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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.30, 45.45 and 17.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.30, 45.45 and 17.47 is: 26.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.30 : 45.45 = 17.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.30/45.45 = 17.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.30x = 45.45 × 17.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.30x = 793.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793.79/30.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.20

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